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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,855.80, 346,283.70 and 118,881.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,855.80, 346,283.70 and 118,881.40 is: 178,322.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,855.80 : 346,283.70 = 118,881.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,855.80/346,283.70 = 118,881.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,855.80x = 346,283.70 × 118,881.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,855.80x = 41,166,691,053.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,166,691,053.18/230,855.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,322.10

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